31 Jan 2023 Girl Scouts – Diamonds kick-off the sweet season in Conway

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Girl Scouts — Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas hosted its annual Cookie Palooza event on Jan. 14. It was a day-long fun and educational kick-off for the 2023 cookie season. 

Hope Green (from left), Annabel Hernke and Violet Mills attended Cookie Palooza. Photo by Don Brazile.

The goal of Cookie Palooza is to prepare girls with the skills needed for a successful cookie season. Around 400 girls from around the state participated in workshops reinforcing the five skills they learn through the Cookie Program: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. 

They also practiced their sales pitches and enjoyed a “Go Bright Ahead Beach Party” inside the Conway Expo Hall.

The troops also sampled the newest treat added to the other nine favorites: Raspberry RallyTM is only available online this year and will be shipped directly to the customer. All proceeds stay local to help fund “life-changing, girl-led programs and experiences,” according to the website. Cookie booth sales open Feb. 17. To learn more, visit girlscoutsdiamonds.org and choose the Cookies+ tab.

Girl Scouts — Diamonds oversees 79 counties across three states and serves more than 4,200 girls and more than 1,900 volunteers.